The Secondhand Shop In Florida Where You Can Build A New Wardrobe For $20
There’s a magical place in Sarasota where your wallet stays fat, your closet gets filled, and your conscience remains crystal clear—all while you’re having more fun than anyone should have while shopping. Mission Thrift stands as a testament to the fact that “secondhand” doesn’t have to mean...
Two Arrested In Sarasota As Authorities Crack Down On Illegal Gambling
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), in a joint operation with the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), has arrested two men on illegal gambling charges following an extensive investigation. The arrests, which took place on September 2 at the Magic Arcade, mark a significant blow to...
St. Petersburg’s Progressive Pride street mural is gone
ST. PETERSBURG — Buzzing leaf blowers woke up Eric Sumpter around 2:50 a.m. Sept. 2. Peering out of his apartment above Pin On Grand restaurant, he immediately knew why workers were there in the dead of night. After Hurricane Helene flooded Sumpter’s home last year, he chose that apartment...
Dog found with both feet tied on Ruskin road
RUSKIN, Fla. (WFLA) — A dog is now getting treatment at the Pet Resource Center after it was found dumped on the side of a Ruskin road with their feet tied together. According to Hillsborough County, animal control responded to a report on Wednesday that someone tied a dog’s front legs together and back legs […]
St. Pete’s ‘Black History Matters’ mural repainted overnight after art removed from streets
Less than 24 hours after the last bit of street art was removed from St. Pete, the city's "Black History Matters" mural has returned.
Some Bradenton residents torn over mini roundabouts
BRADENTON, Fla. — Some Manatee County drivers are split over new roundabouts. County officials say the new road pattern is meant to make intersections safer for drivers, but some residents aren’t convinced. They’re concerned about the new mini roundabouts that were built at two busy Bradenton intersections.
The Classic Restaurant In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Coconut Shrimp
When coconut shrimp becomes the stuff of legends, you know you’ve stumbled upon something extraordinary at RJ Gator’s in Bradenton. This isn’t just another seafood joint making bold claims about their signature dishes. We’re talking about coconut shrimp so magnificent that people plan their vacations around it....
No swimming signs posted on Bean Point after multiple drownings
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - No swimming signs are now placed around Bean Point. Banning swimming on the beach has been a hot topic for Anna Maria Island city commissioners for the past month. Most recently, creating a no-swimming area on Bean Point was on the city commission meeting agenda last...
A New Walmart Neighborhood Market is Coming to Palmetto
Palmetto, FL – August 2025 – Big news for local shoppers: a brand-new Walmart Neighborhood Market is headed to Palmetto. The store is planned for 6100 Buckeye Road, in a future retail plaza off Artisan Lakes Parkway near the Artisan Palmetto Retail West plaza, adding fresh energy to one of Manatee County’s...
St. Pete responds with chalk rainbows before Pride Mural removal
TwinkVision: In downtown St. Petersburg, the community came together in a colorful display of resilience and unity ahead of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) removal of the city’s Progressive Pride street mural. On Sept. 1st, the 23rd through 25th blocks of Central Avenue were filled with rainbow...
